TR05 - Third parties: The weak link?

In the age of increasing digitization, many organizations rely on third parties to manage their systems and data. These third parties, whether cloud service providers, subcontractors or business partners, play a crucial role in data management and security. However, their involvement raises questions about data control and the potential vulnerability it may represent. How can regulatory compliance and data protection be guaranteed when data is managed by third parties? How can organizations maintain an adequate level of control over their data while involving third parties?